Hawra Ali
About Hawra Ali
Hawra Ali serves as a Program Officer at the Government of Canada, where she has worked since 2018. She has a background in health science and biochemistry, with experience in liaising with external partners and managing proposal reviews.
Work at Government of Canada
Hawra Ali has been employed as a Program Officer at the Government of Canada since 2018. In this role, she is responsible for liaising with external partners to arrange travel and meetings, which includes managing financial coding and obtaining budget approvals. She also contacts clients from universities, colleges, industry, and government to request reviews of new proposals and progress reports on approved proposals. Additionally, she organizes and oversees activities related to the administration of individual applications and awards, ensuring timely reviews and issuance of awards.
Previous Employment Experience
Before her current position, Hawra Ali worked as an Assistant Manager at Laura Canada from 2010 to 2012. In this role, she gained valuable experience in retail management within the Ottawa area. Additionally, she served as a Public Health Environmental Monitoring Assistant at Ottawa Public Health for a brief period in 2014, where she contributed to public health initiatives.
Education and Expertise
Hawra Ali holds a Bachelor's degree in Biochemistry and Social Science of Health from the University of Ottawa, which she completed from 2010 to 2014. Prior to that, she earned a College Diploma in Health Science from Vanier College, studying from 2008 to 2010. Her educational background provides her with a solid foundation in health-related fields, which complements her work in program management and public health.
Academic Background
Hawra Ali completed her high school education at Ecole Secondaire Saint-Luc, graduating in 2008. Her academic journey continued at Vanier College, where she focused on Health Science, and later at the University of Ottawa, where she specialized in Biochemistry and Social Science of Health. This diverse educational background has equipped her with the knowledge and skills relevant to her professional roles.
Professional Responsibilities
In her role as a Program Officer, Hawra Ali participates in various divisional, directorate, and corporate committees and working groups. She coordinates processes and documents procedures and best practices to enhance operational efficiency. Her responsibilities include ensuring that individual applications and awards are administered effectively, contributing to the overall success of the programs she oversees.